How Do You Sing The National Anthem At A Professional Baseball Game?
The stands are full of screaming fans. The announcer comes over the loudspeaker and announces your name. You walk out on the field, open your mouth, and out come those hallowed words, “O say can you see…” No, you don’t have to be Whitney Houston to sing the national anthem at a professional baseball game. If you have the musical skills to sing what is widely considered the most difficult song to sing, you can perform it in front of thousands of people at a game. But before you storm the field, take some advice from a seasoned professional. Before you start contacting baseball teams, record yourself singing the song a cappella (which means no musical accompaniment, just your voice). Make sure your rendition is no longer than 90 seconds. Most teams will not accept renditions beyond that. Keep your rendition simple. The booking agent wants to know you can sing the song, not that you can sing it in five octaves. Research who the anthem booking agent is for each team. Many teams have cont
